Open Gameday Thread: Anaheim Ducks @ Detroit Red Wings
by Jen Neale on Feb 10, 2012 12:30 PM PST
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As I write this on Thursday night, the Ducks are exactly 10 points behind Dallas for the eighth and final playoff spot in the West. While it's not great, it's certainly much better than they were this time last month. And just like the All-Star break coming at the most inconvenient time, so does this franchise record two-week, eight-game road trip. The road has not been good to the Ducks, but then again, so have a lot of things this season.
Let's take a look at the teams that the Ducks are going to face on the road: Detroit, Columbus, Minnesota, Pittsburgh, New Jersey (I'll be there!), Florida, Tampa Bay, and Carolina (watch out, Corey). Ok, I'll admit it. I've started to drink Bruce Boudreau's Positivity Punch. Instead of feeling an overwhelming sense of doom, I feel kind of, well, optimistic. I believe that the only team that will cause the Ducks immense grief is Detroit. Other than that, they just might be able to squeeze out a point or two from the other games. I hate to get cliche on you, but this is the ultimate "make-or-break" road trip. Fail on this trip and it's pretty much over. (Someone just spiked my Positivity Punch.)
The key to the Ducks success is scoring - a lot. For the past month, Jonas Hiller has given the Ducks the opportunity to win every night. He can only do so much. The offense needs to take the position of Boudreau's former team and run up the score like crazy. Even if Hiller lets in five goals, as long as the Ducks score six, we're good. It all starts with Bobby Ryan, Corey Perry, and Ryan Getzlaf. They must have monster road trips. When you're playing and traveling this much you can't count on the Old Guys to carry the team.
Finally, teams you need to cheer for tonight (even if it hurts): Buffalo, Carolina, and *deep breath* San Jose.
P.S. I'm headed to NYC February 15th - 18th to see the Ducks play my beloved Zach Parise in NJ. Then I'm off to Toronto February 18th - 22nd just because. Hit me up if you're in either area and would like to buy me a drink :)
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The refs call a penalty on the Ducks within the first 30-60 seconds of the game and continue to do so until the Wings score the first goal. THEN they’ll call one on the Wings and then there won’t be anymore penalties. NHL LOVES to pot Detroit a 1 goal lead, THEN they let the teams figure it out from there.
Kronwall will run Teemu Selanne and nobody will do anything about it.
Kronwall Kronwall’s someone, Red Wings fans cheer. Kronwall gets Kronwalled, Red Wings fans call for suspension =)
@Fallenity
Go Ducks Go!
In my mind, Henrik Zetterberg is Zapp Brannigan from Futurama and that's why I call him Big Z.
by Fallenity on Feb 10, 2012 3:10 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
And don’t forget if there isn’t a suspension it will be a conspiracy against the Red Wings, because the tin foil Wings fans think the NHL is actually against them, because they don’t get 82 wins a season!
I remember when they had the gall to complain about the refs last season when they had nine PPs and the Ducks only had one. The refs screwed Detroit because Bobby Ryan got a penalty shot in OT when he was hooked on a breakaway.
Fight on!
by Shackleford on Feb 10, 2012 3:39 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Gall? Detroit Fans? No…..
I like to watch replays of when Prongs and Rob Nieds smashed Holmstrom (I think) and injured him. That’s fun!
Surprised someone recognized!
@Fallenity
Go Ducks Go!
In my mind, Henrik Zetterberg is Zapp Brannigan from Futurama and that's why I call him Big Z.
I am a Naruto fanboy and a half. I won’t be on the gameday after this because I’m recording to watch later, but feel free to make any Naruto related comments when I’m around. The show and manga are brilliant.
Yeah, they’re awesome, I just haven’t read the manga that much, because don’t want to ruin the anime with spoilers. Knowing myself, I couldn’t stop reading once I’d start…
If you want a Naruto reference, I wouldn’t mind seeing Perry learning to do kage bunshin =P
@Fallenity
Go Ducks Go!
In my mind, Henrik Zetterberg is Zapp Brannigan from Futurama and that's why I call him Big Z.
Is anyone else upset by just the mention of Teemu being traded to Detroit? I might set myself on fire if it actually happened.
There's always money in the banana stand
by MikeStewie on Feb 10, 2012 3:59 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
I wouldn’t watch hockey for the rest of the season and I would picket in front of the Ponda Center for Murray to be fired.
by Daniel AC on Feb 10, 2012 4:00 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
even if he wanted to go? We as a franchise and a people sort of owe it to him to let him go if he wants. even if we do all collectively die inside.
As a bonus, i really sort of like jurco, so if it HAD to happen…mmm maybe
by BennyLightning on Feb 10, 2012 4:02 PM PST up reply actions
I definitely would hate for him to go anywhere but I understand how it would be good for him as well as the team. But if he went to Detroit I would lose my mind. I have completely unreasonable hate for the Wings
There's always money in the banana stand
not every cup contender is near sure thing, due to league bias
Playing for the wings is like counting cards at the casino..eventually you’ll win big
by BennyLightning on Feb 10, 2012 4:39 PM PST up reply actions
I have more of a gut response to Detroit. San Jose would be awful as well obviously
There's always money in the banana stand
Detroit is way worse than San Jose. I still can’t understand how any Ducks fan cannot hate the wings.
“Cause they’re classy” or some other crap people drink with their kool aid
It amazes me how we were labeled a dirty team cause of Pronger and May while they’re icing a team with Kronwall and Bertuzzi
Fuck the Red Wings
by Dixie Normus on Feb 10, 2012 4:09 PM PST up reply actions
Anyone know a place to watch this game? Gamecenter live isn’t going to stream it and I don’t have nhl network. Sad because I haven’t been this excited for a game in quite awhile.
Cautious optimism
is the word of the day, like Jen said. If everything clicks, we can take the Wings any day. While they are more consistent then us without question, I think they’ll come walking into this game, not really prepared. If we get a couple of 1st period goals and build a good enough lead / momentum, we can take this.
Plus Bic Mac is playing for them in net, so no Howard to steal games.
@Fallenity
Go Ducks Go!
In my mind, Henrik Zetterberg is Zapp Brannigan from Futurama and that's why I call him Big Z.
be listening on radio for this one
Go Ducks!
by PhantomPretender on Feb 10, 2012 4:31 PM PST via mobile reply actions
I'm back
after a few times getting home during the second period after hanging out with a lovely female friend, it will be good to watch a full game. Thanks to those who did the intermission questions in my absence, if in fact there were any.
Good to have you back
The gamedays missed you.
by PhantomPretender on Feb 10, 2012 4:46 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Three icings already?!
@Fallenity
Go Ducks Go!
In my mind, Henrik Zetterberg is Zapp Brannigan from Futurama and that's why I call him Big Z.
Ducks seem very panicky
@Fallenity
Go Ducks Go!
In my mind, Henrik Zetterberg is Zapp Brannigan from Futurama and that's why I call him Big Z.
Huge penalty
Bobby on the third line with Blake up top is a dumb move.
by PhantomPretender on Feb 10, 2012 4:45 PM PST via mobile reply actions
I dont think we have once
Detroit has twice, but only got called for it once
My heart jumped
@Fallenity
Go Ducks Go!
In my mind, Henrik Zetterberg is Zapp Brannigan from Futurama and that's why I call him Big Z.
Good shift
@Fallenity
Go Ducks Go!
In my mind, Henrik Zetterberg is Zapp Brannigan from Futurama and that's why I call him Big Z.
Yeah, that ^^
@Fallenity
Go Ducks Go!
In my mind, Henrik Zetterberg is Zapp Brannigan from Futurama and that's why I call him Big Z.
So the lines are
Blake Getz Pers?
? Koivu Selanne
Ryan Bonino Cogs?
by Newport Rebel on Feb 10, 2012 4:57 PM PST up reply actions
Blake Getz Pers
Beleskey koivu selanne
Ryan Bonino cogs
Hagman pelley Parros
OHHHHH dream weavehh
by halosfan4ever on Feb 10, 2012 4:59 PM PST up reply actions
Interesting. Wonder how long that will stick.
by Newport Rebel on Feb 10, 2012 5:00 PM PST up reply actions
I kind of like it...
It gives us more depth I think.
OHHHHH dream weavehh
by halosfan4ever on Feb 10, 2012 5:01 PM PST up reply actions
3rd line with Blake
@Fallenity
Go Ducks Go!
In my mind, Henrik Zetterberg is Zapp Brannigan from Futurama and that's why I call him Big Z.
getzlaf!
Take the one timer!
P.S. the Bruins is UCLA, go Ducks!
by BruinDanny on Feb 10, 2012 4:59 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Getz needs to shoot more
@Fallenity
Go Ducks Go!
In my mind, Henrik Zetterberg is Zapp Brannigan from Futurama and that's why I call him Big Z.
Gee never heard that before.
You would think that maybe at some point he would figure that out.
by Newport Rebel on Feb 10, 2012 5:01 PM PST up reply actions
Parrrrrroooosssssssss!!!! Snipppaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!
by J_Camp on Feb 10, 2012 5:04 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Parros?
Dafuq?
P.S. the Bruins is UCLA, go Ducks!
by BruinDanny on Feb 10, 2012 5:04 PM PST via mobile reply actions
YEEEEESS!
@Fallenity
Go Ducks Go!
In my mind, Henrik Zetterberg is Zapp Brannigan from Futurama and that's why I call him Big Z.
Jesus, fuck these Red Wing commentators
“That goal was kicked in and should be reviewed”
“Yep it was kicked in”
“And it’s a good goal”
Yeah Ive watched a few Wings feeds. They make Hayzie look neutral.
by Newport Rebel on Feb 10, 2012 5:08 PM PST up reply actions
I take everything they say with a pint of salt, based on their talk Parros was playing soccer there instead of ice hockey
@Fallenity
Go Ducks Go!
In my mind, Henrik Zetterberg is Zapp Brannigan from Futurama and that's why I call him Big Z.
Sadly I have to listen to them often, my brother follows Red Wings and they usually have the best streams =(
@Fallenity
Go Ducks Go!
In my mind, Henrik Zetterberg is Zapp Brannigan from Futurama and that's why I call him Big Z.
Some of the Red Wang streams are like 720p quality.. It’s amazing compared to some nights when you can literally count the pixels on the screen
by Dixie Normus on Feb 10, 2012 5:18 PM PST up reply actions
Exactly, I’d be willing to pay for a HD Ducks stream!
@Fallenity
Go Ducks Go!
In my mind, Henrik Zetterberg is Zapp Brannigan from Futurama and that's why I call him Big Z.
The NHL has to offer a service like that
Pay to watch YOUR team. I can speak for myself (and possibly a lot of others) when I say I’m willing to pay for 30 teams when I have interest in only one. I’d drop the money for that in an instant
by Dixie Normus on Feb 10, 2012 5:34 PM PST up reply actions
1ST INTERMISSION QUESTION
The Ducks are 10 points out of 8th (or so I’ve heard). Can they make the playoffs?
That would be worst possible scenario.
by MoralesHomers on Feb 10, 2012 5:15 PM PST up reply actions
Jeez
Glass isn’t even half empty over here. It’s completely empty
Possible follow up question
Even if they’d make it, how many rounds do you think they’d last? Last season same thing, they were too tired after the push =/
@Fallenity
Go Ducks Go!
In my mind, Henrik Zetterberg is Zapp Brannigan from Futurama and that's why I call him Big Z.
I think a lot of teams would want to NOT play anaheim in the finals. saying that… Sipping from lord stanley seems likely according to my magic 8-ball
by BennyLightning on Feb 10, 2012 5:19 PM PST up reply actions
It depends on who the opponent is
But if the Ducks do make it, I like our odds because if we are even in the postseason, it means the Ducks are red hot. I also don’t see fatigue being as much of an issue because Boudreau doesn’t play each of the top two lines for 25 minutes/game.
Fight on!
Absolutely
I made a bold prediction this morning (forgive me Magumbo/hockey gods) that if the Ducks get 2 points tonight, they will make the playoffs. And if they can be within 5-6 points after this road trip, I think they stand a pretty good chance
im sort of becoming a believer…
Besides we’ve given up on the ‘fail for nail’campaign. may as well win.
by BennyLightning on Feb 10, 2012 5:17 PM PST up reply actions
Out of respect of Magumbo, I will not answer this question
by Dixie Normus on Feb 10, 2012 5:30 PM PST up reply actions
http://t.co/y1BuYQQH
Puck Daddy article about Parros goal drought, apparently he read it
@Fallenity
Go Ducks Go!
In my mind, Henrik Zetterberg is Zapp Brannigan from Futurama and that's why I call him Big Z.
Anyone else watching the Viasat Red Wings stream?
It’s like watching a behind the scenes show
Anyone watching the Laker game? That Jeremy Lin guy is phenomenal. 9 points and 2 assists in less than 5 minutes.
OHHHHH dream weavehh
Yes
seems like he gets them a good shot every time down.
OHHHHH dream weavehh
by halosfan4ever on Feb 10, 2012 5:28 PM PST up reply actions
Yea and lakers can’t hit the open shot tonight so far.
by MoralesHomers on Feb 10, 2012 5:24 PM PST up reply actions
No he went to Harvard
OHHHHH dream weavehh
by halosfan4ever on Feb 10, 2012 5:30 PM PST up reply actions
Some other guy on the Knicks went to Standford, I forget who
There's always money in the banana stand
Yeah Landry Fields I believe.
OHHHHH dream weavehh
by halosfan4ever on Feb 10, 2012 5:33 PM PST up reply actions
Ah new it was one of those two.
And he is from the west coast though.
by MoralesHomers on Feb 10, 2012 5:31 PM PST up reply actions
Also the worst 3 pt shooting team in the league. Why did they go get Kapono again?
There's always money in the banana stand
Cause his history had him shooting over 40% including the year before he came. Now he comes and is shooting like 20% and I have no idea what has happened.
by MoralesHomers on Feb 10, 2012 5:31 PM PST up reply actions
what the fuck?
Parros didn’t even touch him
P.S. the Bruins is UCLA, go Ducks!
by BruinDanny on Feb 10, 2012 5:36 PM PST via mobile reply actions
PP again
@Fallenity
Go Ducks Go!
In my mind, Henrik Zetterberg is Zapp Brannigan from Futurama and that's why I call him Big Z.
Great shift from the top line
It would be nice to get some offense from our captain sometime this season, though
Fight on!
Yay
My stream switched back to the Anaheim commentators AND a PP??
That’s Charlie Sheen-esque
Hiller looks like he’s tebowing on some of his saves
P.S. the Bruins is UCLA, go Ducks!
by BruinDanny on Feb 10, 2012 5:58 PM PST via mobile reply actions
hazy whistling and singing?
I love this stream haha
I have to say, the only thing I’m afraid of right now is Wings shots from the blueline, they seem to be reaching Hiller too easily. Luckily the iron has been on our side so far..
Liking the Ducks physicality.
@Fallenity
Go Ducks Go!
In my mind, Henrik Zetterberg is Zapp Brannigan from Futurama and that's why I call him Big Z.
2ND INTERMISSION QUESTION
Will there be another 8 point night in the NHL after Sam Ganger? (not sure on the spelling of the last name haha)
He needs a confidence boost
Maybe try a wig?
@Fallenity
Go Ducks Go!
In my mind, Henrik Zetterberg is Zapp Brannigan from Futurama and that's why I call him Big Z.
ouch
Maybe if he goes all out bald, the powers of Messier will consume him? :)
by Dixie Normus on Feb 10, 2012 6:16 PM PST up reply actions
Either or, as long as some sort of change happens!
@Fallenity
Go Ducks Go!
In my mind, Henrik Zetterberg is Zapp Brannigan from Futurama and that's why I call him Big Z.
Getzlaf needs to be called out by Puck Daddy
Worked for Parros
Fight on!
Just started watching so I didn't get to comment of the 1st intermission question
But someone made a comment about Ducks playoff chances all depending on who they play. I completely agree, and I felt the same last year. I think the match ups would go:
No Chance: Nashville, Dallas, Kings
Pretty Even: Vancouver, Chicago, St Louis, Calgary
Good Chances: San Jose, Detroit, Phoenix, Minnesota
Just my opinion…
That was me
If by the grace of God the Ducks make the playoffs, they are going to draw either Detroit, Nashville, St. Louis or Vancouver. Out of those four, Vancouver is by far the best matchup for the Ducks. I don’t like Anaheim’s odds against the other three, although I would like to see how we do against Nashville with Hiller this time.
Fight on!
I like this, and ill do mine now
No Chance: San Jose, Chicago, Detroit
Pretty Even: Dallas, St Louis, Phoenix, Vancouver
Good Chances: Minnesota, Nashville, Kings
Interesting choices
I agree with Shackleford about those matchups. I just noticed that the Ducks really struggle with big goalies and defensive systems, hence Nashville, Dallas, LA. They also tend to play their best in the playoffs against Detroit and San Jose. Just a thought
I should warn you that i have consulted the magic 8-ball, and have learnt that bobby ryan will pot a record number in the playoffs, be crowned mvp, and promptly be traded to EDM for Sutton and Whitney in the offseason.
In saying that, i dont believe our problems lie in the west. i truly believe this team (IF they can make the playoffs) can beat everyone in this conference in a best of 7.
by BennyLightning on Feb 10, 2012 6:29 PM PST up reply actions
Good defensive play by Beleskey
@Fallenity
Go Ducks Go!
In my mind, Henrik Zetterberg is Zapp Brannigan from Futurama and that's why I call him Big Z.
C'MON DUCKS
It’s not everyday you’re gonna get more than 2 PP’s in Detroit
If we lose, we can’t say we didn’t get any chances…
@Fallenity
Go Ducks Go!
In my mind, Henrik Zetterberg is Zapp Brannigan from Futurama and that's why I call him Big Z.
Well we can’t say we didn’t score either.
P.S. the Bruins is UCLA, go Ducks!
by BruinDanny on Feb 10, 2012 6:36 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
oh Perry
Beautiful pass by Getzlaf, gotta get that on net!
But can we score?
P.S. the Bruins is UCLA, go Ducks!
by BruinDanny on Feb 10, 2012 6:39 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Dum dum dum daa...
@Fallenity
Go Ducks Go!
In my mind, Henrik Zetterberg is Zapp Brannigan from Futurama and that's why I call him Big Z.
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
that is all I have to say about all those chances
I'm not even mad about that call
When you cant score on SIX different PPs you don’t deserve the right to complain.
Lost a little respect towards him there, looked like a bit of diving
@Fallenity
Go Ducks Go!
In my mind, Henrik Zetterberg is Zapp Brannigan from Futurama and that's why I call him Big Z.
i dont know, but i have a multibet going for every away team, and if the ducks dont put one in the back of the net, im going to be going hungry tonight…alternatively if they do…LOBSTER!
by BennyLightning on Feb 10, 2012 6:46 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
I want you to feast tonight
GO DUCKS!!!!!!
by Dixie Normus on Feb 10, 2012 6:49 PM PST up reply actions
Didn't Parros get a penalty for the same shit?
Why are they gonna call Blake now when a Red Wing put him in?
you can do it!
@Fallenity
Go Ducks Go!
In my mind, Henrik Zetterberg is Zapp Brannigan from Futurama and that's why I call him Big Z.
Let me get this straight
Penalty on Anaheim if we push their guy into their goalie, penalty on Anaheim if they push our guy into their goalie
Fight on!
Watch it again folks:
Blake was ridden into the goalie. Just bullshit. Utter bullshit.
Way to come back on time, Fox. Jesus christ.
Ill give the Wings radio guys credit
They keep saying that the Wings are getting pretty generous calls.
by PhantomPretender on Feb 10, 2012 6:57 PM PST via mobile reply actions
I just want that 1 point at least. It’s more then I was expecting from this game and it’s vital for our push.
@Fallenity
Go Ducks Go!
In my mind, Henrik Zetterberg is Zapp Brannigan from Futurama and that's why I call him Big Z.
winning isnt everything…its the ONLY thing.
by BennyLightning on Feb 10, 2012 6:59 PM PST up reply actions
Thats quitter talk. We need to kill the streak.
"Thank you very much fans and let’s go for the next game together!"
— Lubomir Visnovsky
I rec’d that shit.
We can kill it from OT
@Fallenity
Go Ducks Go!
In my mind, Henrik Zetterberg is Zapp Brannigan from Futurama and that's why I call him Big Z.
We got a point
Already more than I expected for tonight. Make it 2 and I’m going to go nuts
PP TIME!!!!!
IF EVER THERE WAS A TIME FOR A PP GOAL, PLEASE LET IT BE NOW. IM IN ALL CAPS FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS GAME BY THE WAY
I am fucking shaking
most exciting shit all yeaer
Best game of the year
@Fallenity
Go Ducks Go!
In my mind, Henrik Zetterberg is Zapp Brannigan from Futurama and that's why I call him Big Z.
by Fallenity on Feb 10, 2012 7:15 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
In other news
Dallas and Buffalo are about to head to a shootout as well
You know he’s actually a good player right?
"Thank you very much fans and let’s go for the next game together!"
— Lubomir Visnovsky
I rec’d that shit.
Good in shootouts
@Fallenity
Go Ducks Go!
In my mind, Henrik Zetterberg is Zapp Brannigan from Futurama and that's why I call him Big Z.
Leave it to the zamboni man to fuck up the games pace
Fucking guy haha
sigh
@Fallenity
Go Ducks Go!
In my mind, Henrik Zetterberg is Zapp Brannigan from Futurama and that's why I call him Big Z.
Hey, guys, look on the bright side
Another point! Getting close! :)
The Florida Panthers have become Chicago's retirement home. This is oddly fitting.
My feelings on the Florida Panthers' AHL affiliate: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cR-WiGKZtg
God, we are awful in the shootout
I don’t understand how a team with as many elite forwards as we have struggles to score in the shootout. The next time Anaheim scores twice in the first three attempts will be the first time.
Fight on!
Forget the SO
How is our PP so goddamn useless?
by PhantomPretender on Feb 10, 2012 7:35 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
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